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Best Therapists And Counselors in Bel Air South, MD (2026)

143 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bel Air South: Wellness & Co. - Individual and Couples Therapy, RP Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews; open Sundays until 6 PM.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bel Air, 176 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 143 ranked; ranked #13.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

143 Bel Air South therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 40 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 143 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Bel Air South at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Bel Air South at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Wellness & Co. - Individual and Couples Therapy744.9★ (38)Bel Air, 1 mi awaySun · EveningsOverall
2Renewal Counseling Center744.0★ (9)Bel Air, 1 mi away——
3Coherence Mental Health & Wellness735.0★ (13)Bel Air, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Ahimsa Counseling732.3★ (3)Bel Air South——
5Harford Psychological Services733.0★ (4)Bel Air, 1 mi away——
6Notable Life Counseling Services LLC735.0★ (13)Bel Air, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7R&R Healing Co.725.0★ (20)Edgewood, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
8House Calls Total Wellness725.0★ (9)Glenmont, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Maryland Counseling Associates, LLC713.4★ (19)Bel Air, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Serene Wellness Psychiatry714.9★ (59)Bel Air, 1 mi away——

The 143 best therapists and counselors in Bel Air South, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bel Air South

    Based in Bel Air, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–9 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 3 PM–6 PM
    Address
    2107 Laurel Bush Rd Ste 102, Bel Air, MD 21015
  2. Based in Bel Air, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    2230 Old Emmorton Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
  3. Based in Bel Air South

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1804 Harford Rd, Fallston, MD 21047
  4. Based in Bel Air, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2021A Emmorton Rd Ste 120, Bel Air, MD 21015
  5. Based in Edgewood, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2120 Emmorton Park Rd Ste e, Edgewood, MD 21040
  6. Based in Bel Air, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16A Bel Air S Pkwy STE 321, Bel Air, MD 21015
  7. Based in Bel Air North, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1716 Harford Rd #204, Fallston, MD 21047
  8. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue 7 AM–3:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–6:45 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–10 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    3116 Tucker Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
  9. Based in Bel Air North, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 AM · Sat 12 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3105 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009
  10. Based in Bel Air, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.2★ from 97 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    802 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014
  11. Based in Bel Air, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    260 Gateway Dr #6a, Bel Air, MD 21014
  12. Based in Bel Air, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Building C, 4 North Ave #423, Bel Air, MD 21014
  13. Based in Bel Air, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.4★ from 23 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.4★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    260 Gateway Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014

Therapists and counselors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 143 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Bel Air South, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26BHP Collective (BHPC)685.0★ (6)4 mi
27Villa Maria Behavioral Health682.2★ (6)4 mi
28Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Bel Air684.7★ (37)3 mi
29Sheppard Pratt - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program - Belcamp683.0★ (4)5 mi
30Veni Vidi Vici Wellness Center685.0★ (10)4 mi
31SYNERGY HomeCare Bel Air684.9★ (101)1 mi
32Lotus Springs Psychiatry and Wellness Center685.0★ (5)In Bel Air South
33Balance Point Wellness, LLC683.2★ (19)1 mi
34Paul B. Sheesley, M.A., LCPC684.8★ (19)3 mi
35Mcnolan Healthcare services674.8★ (20)8 mi
36Lakshmi P Baddela, M.D.672.4★ (22)4 mi
37Empowering Minds Resource Center674.1★ (27)5 mi
38Kari Lindner, LCSW-C675.0★ (7)2 mi
39Identity Ministries675.0★ (6)7 mi
40Grey Matter Counseling & Consulting674.8★ (16)3 mi
41Harford County Health Department674.1★ (45)3 mi
42Evolve Wellness675.0★ (19)3 mi
43Hope Union Counseling675.0★ (11)3 mi
44Guided Hope Counseling, LLC674.2★ (10)3 mi
45Changing Turn Community Health Cr673.1★ (15)6 mi
46Mishka Kimball, LMFT675.0★ (8)3 mi
47Family and Couple Therapy Services, Inc663.9★ (12)3 mi
48Advancing Beyond the Spectrum664.4★ (7)2 mi
49The National Law Enforcement and First Responder Wellness Center at Harbor of Grace664.4★ (74)13 mi
50Drumgoole Counseling Services, INc.663.6★ (19)3 mi

Also serving Bel Air South

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Bel Air South
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ardeo Counseling LLC5.0★ (2)13 mi
Barbara O'Neal, a therapist5.0★ (2)15 mi
Bay Counseling Center: Parris Katharine W1.0★ (1)1 mi
Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy for Kids With Autism3.0★ (2)5 mi
Bel Air RecoveryIn Bel Air South
Chilson Wellness5.0★ (2)3 mi
Dumer Ellen1.0★ (2)3 mi
Emmorton Psychology5.0★ (1)In Bel Air South
Empowerment Healthcare Systems5.0★ (2)14 mi
HelpAll Psychiatric Services LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Joy Williamson, LCSW-C3.0★ (2)3 mi
Karis Treatment Center1.0★ (2)In Bel Air South
Linda L. Smith, LCPC3.0★ (2)3 mi
Live Ur Best Life5.0★ (2)15 mi
Marc S. Getz, LCPC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Mindvance Behavioral Health Solutions. Vanessa Thompson, CRNP5.0★ (2)5 mi
New Day New Start Behavioral Health Center3.0★ (2)13 mi
S & S Counseling Services3.0★ (2)10 mi
Swan Expressive Therapies Individual & Family Counseling3.0★ (2)3 mi
Upper Chesapeake Behavioral4.0★ (2)13 mi

How we ranked Bel Air South therapists and counselors

We scored 143 Bel Air South therapists and counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bel Air South data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Therapists and counselors in Bel Air South: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Bel Air South?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Bel Air South, MD is Wellness & Co. - Individual and Couples Therapy with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open Sundays until 6 PM. Renewal Counseling Center (#2) and Coherence Mental Health & Wellness (#3) follow. We ranked 143 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Bel Air South?

RankedPsychologists ranks 143 therapists and counselors serving Bel Air South, MD. 2 of them are based in Bel Air South; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which therapists and counselors in Bel Air South work on weekends?

40 of 143 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coherence Mental Health & Wellness (#3), Notable Life Counseling Services LLC (#6) and R&R Healing Co. (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bel Air South therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 143 rated therapists and counselors in Bel Air South is 4.5★, with a median of 13 reviews. Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bel Air has the most, 176 reviews, and ranks #13. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do therapists and counselors outside Bel Air South count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Bel Air South city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can therapists and counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are therapists and counselors in Bel Air South ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Bel Air South

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 143 therapists and counselors serving Bel Air South.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.